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The Workshop Finder is an online directory of workshops and tour opportunities around the world including art workshops, retreats & tours, photography workshops & tours, writing workshops, retreats & writers conferences, music workshops, camps, festivals, lessons & tutorials, etc.
The Workshop Finder is updated each week with newly posted event listings.
The Workshop Finder is updated each week with newly posted event listings.
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Featured Events
Art
In-person + Online Painting Courses
With Kristen Olson Stone In-person and online workshops. Single classes and comprehensive 6-painting workshops. Ideal for beginners - experienced artists and painters working with oil, acrylic, watercolor and gouache. Each online lesson includes pre-recorded video demonstrations, design notes and reference photos + a personal critique of your finished painting. The artist's palette is visible during the entire demonstration so you can watch color mixing in real time. Ongoing |
Art
Live Zoom Watercolor Workshops and Classes with Judy Mudd
Paint-along, ask questions and review during workshops. Reference materials, including drawing guides, reference photos, and palette colors are provided prior to class. Ongoing |
Photography
2022 Ultimate Madagascar Photography Tour II
hosted by Natural Exposures Join Dan and Tanya as they venture to the exotic island of Madagascar. Experience the extraordinary natural diversity that Madagascar has to offer, from their various species of lemurs (110+ species!) to the exotic chameleons and frogs that reside there. Madagascar is the fourth largest island in the world and features over 150,000 unique flora and fauna species which can’t be found anywhere else on the planet! Nature lovers and photographers must experience this incredible dream destination! October 31 - November13, 2022 Madagascar |
Art
Live, Online Watercolor Workshops
with Cindy Welch Interactive, live classes with demos recorded to view again and again. Reference photo, drawing, and supply list provided before class. 6 week sessions on a variety of subjects including landscapes, floral, still life, and animals. Learn about color mixing, values, composition, and more. Fun, stress free instruction concluding with a personal critique. Ongoing |
Writing
The YMCA's Downtown Writers Center
The YMCA's Downtown Writers Center in Syracuse, NY, offers a wide variety of online literary arts programming, including workshops in poetry, fiction, nonfiction, drama, and more, along with a stellar series of online readings by visiting poets and writers. Join us from the comfort of your home! Ongoing throughout year Syracuse, NY and Online |
Writing
Erma Bombeck Writers' Workshop
The 2022 workshop will feature New York Times’ bestselling authors, Saturday Night Live legends, Emmy Award winners, Thurber Prize winners, a Moth GrandSLAM winner, the author of the Bible (The New Comedy Bible, that is), screenwriters and a slew of celebrated comedians and authors. The registration fee is $499, which includes meals and full access to a *virtual* package of the keynote talks and Pitchapalooza. Virtual only: $79. October 20-22, 2022 University of Dayton, Ohio |
Art
Mascota Plein Air Painting Workshop
In Person, On Location in Mexico With Thomas Van Stein All levels. 5 days painting in charming Mascota, colonial architecture, cobblestone streets, river, and ranchero scenery. Participants will paint en plein-air daily from 9:00 am - 4:00 pm in a variety of locations. Move away from strict realism and start painting landscapes from an expressive point of view, you'll learn to develop skills in seeing while painting specific subjects. Come away with enhanced skills and a new approach to plein-air painting. We will paint en plein-air, with a full moon. February 14-18, 2022 Mascota, Mexico |
Photography
Italy Bellissimo
hosted by McKay Photography Inc. Tuscany and Cinque Terre This is a SMALL group tour with LIMITED availability. ONLY 12 photographers with 2 instructors! Tuscany – 6 nights in a beautiful Tuscan Villa – Food, Wine, Photography, Castles, and the Tuscan countryside! Italian full course dinners INCLUDED! Cinque Terre – 4 nights of incredible seaside landscape like no other place in the world. One beautiful group dinner included April 16-27, 2023 April 27 - May 8, 2023 Tuscany & Cinque Terre, Italy |
Music
You Can Write A Song
Songwriting Workshop Thursday 6PM to 8PM Online 
Pro-Am Strings Online Violin Lessons
Online, via video and Skype |
Music
Tuscany Adult Amateur Cello Workshop
1 or 2 week workshop for adult cellists, beginners to professionals. Study with a master teacher who has been offering summer cello workshops for more than 25 years in one of the most beautiful regions of the world, Tuscany, Italy. Without going to heaven, you can't do better and the return trip is easier. June 27 - July 11, 2022 Teatro Comunale degli Arrischianti Sarteano, Italy |
Photography
Architectural and Interiors Photography Workshop
with Jeffrey Totaro Architectural Photographer The workshop is open to all interested in learning more about the finer points of photographing architecture and interiors. A basic understanding of photographing is required, as this is not a beginner’s course. Jeffrey will lead this workshop over four days, with two 2-hour sessions each day and time for questions. A wide variety of topics will be discussed and demonstrated where possible. The workshop will cover composition, camera systems, lighting equipment and technique, business topics, transitioning from real estate to architecture, and lots of post-production. Jeffrey shoots with a Phase One medium format system and uses Capture One and Photoshop for post-production. February 22-25, 2022 Online |
Photography
International Macro Photo Club Online
hosted by Mike Moats Nature Photography Learn all about macro photography through videos. Over 250 instructional videos covering, tips from the field, composition, equipment, post processing, plus other benefits. Over 2,300 members from 27 countries. Year-round |
Art
Watercolor Workshop with Mariette EGRETEAU
Schola Artis Pro Vobis Introduction to the different watercolor techniques. Enjoy your art retreat in an astonishing 1000 year old Giomici’s Castle. September 10-16, 2022 October 22-28, 2022 Umbria, Italy |
Art
Acrylic painting with Arnhild KART
Schola Artis Pro Vobis In this course we will work with classical acrylic colors as well as with ink, charcoal, pastels or oil crayons. This offers great opportunities for experimentation and a wide range of artistic demands. Enjoy your art retreat in an astonishing 1000 year old Giomici’s Castle. April 16-22, 2022 May 21-27, 2022 June 25 - July 1, 2022 July 23-29, 2022 September 25 - October 1, 2022 October 22-28, 2022 Umbria, Italy |
Art
Watercolors/Acrylics on paper with Alison RYDE
Schola Artis Pro Vobis Enjoy your art retreat in an astonishing 1000 year old Giomici’s Castle. April 23-29, 2022 May 14-20, 2022 June 18-24, 2022 July 16-22, 2022 Umbria, Italy |
Art
Sculpture Workshop with Arnhild KART
Schola Artis Pro Vobis Sculpture course with wire and paper maché. Short introduction to artistic anatomy, construction of anatomic skeleton, sculpture modelling with paper and glue, different types of final treatments. Enjoy your art retreat in an astonishing 1000 year old Giomici’s Castle. May 14-20, 2022 September 10-16, 2022 October 8-14, 2022 Umbria, Italy |
Art
Mosaic Workshop with Tiziana MONDINI
Schola Artis Pro Vobis Teacher-led – one-to-one (each student follows an individual, personalised course as though it were a one-to-one course). History of mosaic, exercises and various laying methods, study of execution techniques, pattern choice and creation, execution of a piece of work. Enjoy your art retreat in an astonishing 1000 year old Giomici’s Castle. April 16-22, 2022 May 21-27, 2022 June 18-24, 2022 July 9-15, 2022 September 3-9, 2022 October 8-14, 2022 Umbria, Italy |
Art
Fresco Workshop with Elvio MARCHIONNI
Schola Artis Pro Vobis Introduction to fresco technique and materials. June 4-11, 2022 June 20-27, 2022 Umbria, Italy |
Art
Painting a Stylized Watercolor Cityscape
with Sterling Edwards In this creative and fun workshop internationally acclaimed watercolor artist Sterling Edwards will explain and demonstrate his process and techniques for creating a colorful semi-abstract (Stylized) watercolor of a cityscape. There will be a lot of watercolor techniques and plenty of student painting time with critiques. Each participant will receive an unedited and downloadable video of the class as an added bonus. ALL SKILL LEVELS are invited. Previous watercolor experience is always helpful. January 31, 2022 LIVE ZOOM CLASS |